AUSTIN K2/Y KATY AMBULANCE build day one Airfix 2022 brand new tooling 1/35 scale 1080p

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In this video I'm starting my build of the BRAND NEW 2022 tooling of the Austin K2/Y 'Katy' ambulance in 1/35th scale from Airfix. Is it something you'd like to build? Have a look and see how I went about it!
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[@tomhiggins4124]

very , very , clever !!!!!!! painting of the wheel tyres !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Tom!

[@MorrowindES17]

I might try the Airfix Bedford QLT and Bedford QLD 1/76 trucks before attempting this model kit.

[@garys_stuff]

Might be a good idea, but it isn't all that bad. Not sure about the Gecko kit (on order...)

[@randytaylor1258]

​@@garys_stuff More metal, engine.

[@darrenhillman8396]

You have a like and a new subscriber! Enjoying watching this build progress. Nice job!

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Darren, welcome! Final part coming out very soon....

[@PawPads2]

Thanks for the video. You look like Ricky Gervais by the way!!

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers David. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, but I'd love his social media numbers!!!

[@markbaigent8373]

I think the little brown things on the back of the door are a backrest and fold down seat.

[@garys_stuff]

You are probably right there Mark!

[@ralphford4302]

Gary, what an impressive start, your stlyle makes for such easy viewing and your assembly/paint sequences make things move ahead very smoothly- great work

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Ralph!

[@barrythatcher9349]

Gary what I really appreciate with your modelling is how much hand painting work you do. You give me lots of great ideas and if you can simply paint then you'll do it.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Barry, I just use whatever technique seems sensible at the time! No point over-complicating things, I feel.

[@gavinbooth]

Enjoying the build Gary thanks for posting . Regards Gav.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Gav!

[@neilg8009]

Superb Gary superb

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers mate! Helped by an absence of negative waves from Moriarty...

[@neilg8009]

@@garys_stuff a Airfix Ambulance can give you a edge when you lock horns with a Gecko.

[@SippinSoda71]

Really nice how you go about this video. It’s also quite relaxing to watch! Looking forward to the next part.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks man!

[@robjohnson2821]

Great build as always Gary, fab start to the build. Really impressed with the effect you achieved on the cab floor and also the technique you used on the tyres. Also really looking forward to the diarama part. Keep up the great work mate 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Rob!

[@ThePhosphater]

Looking good

[@garys_stuff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@julianmhall]

How about an el cheapo box of cotton buds for sanding sticks? Chop the ends off - I used to use them as faux gambling chips playing cards - and as you did with the toothpicks glue a thin strip of sandpaper to them? On that note, perhaps paint all parts prior to assembly, and use micro sand stick to remove paint from small contact / glue areas? Avoids accidental overspill of paint later on. Love the metal wear effect.. how about reversing that with rust areas? Undercoat of a rusty colour, covered in a metal layer of paint and then sanded off in areas to show rust? Bottom of engine may be sump, with clutch / gearbox at back end? May I suggest a dark brown for weathering as it's in the desert rather than a black? Just a thought :)

[@garys_stuff]

Yes to the dark brown, ordered but might not get here until the Gecko kit starts... Yes to micro sanding sticks, and good call over the cotton buds. The rust idea is interesting!

[@julianmhall]

@@garys_stuff thanks Gary. At one point you mentioned there may be several layers of paint, so I wondered about a base coat of silver / aluminium, next coat browny/redy rust and top coat of model colour (sand, khaki etc). Then rub off until metal show through, a bit lighter surrounding it to show rust, then not at all for top coat. Gives you options for battle damage, rust etc. :)

[@petermerz2704]

Looks great Gary! Lots of details to take care of. It’s funny watching you build a truck since you almost always build planes! Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Peter - feels a bit odd not doing an aeroplane too!!!

[@greybeardmodels]

Nice start Gary. There’s a fold down seat on the back of the door which was used by the nursing staff. Nice weathering on the inside. I like the tyre painting tip. Cheers Bob 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Bob, thanks for that!

[@nickcarter9855]

Looking very nice... I keep looking at the box, but need to finish the already started Thunderbolt... Like the 'Alex' paint job, especially being brought up on Portland, Portland Stone colour it is... 😀

[@garys_stuff]

Got to be done right, mate!

[@gobiron4916]

Great vid Gary. Given the tooings and froings over the two Katy kits recently, it was nice to see a commonsense, practical and skillful approach to the build. Relaxing and enjoyable. KUTGW.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks mate! Next instalment coming out very soon!

[@garrburton3375]

Hi Gary, not one for commenting generally however, love the channel and in particular it’s format and the relaxed manor in which you present it. From the channels I also view I’ve got to compliment you on the camera angles and closeness of the build images, that in my opinion are some of the best. Keep up the good work - looking forward to the next 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks so much, it means a lot to get great feedback. Hope you enjoy this rest of the build (and the diorama!)

[@davidhinkson8856]

This is coming together really nicely! Very impressed with the details on this kit and the weathering.

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers David!

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Great work Gary, coming along a treat👍👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks James!

[@Jelly-B]

Gary you should seriously patent that mini sanding stick. I'd of struggled using a large s.stick in a small space. Guess that's why your making the video and I'm watching

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers fella - just an idea I had one day...

[@kevintraynor2749]

the communication door it might be a pop down seat. around 24:54

[@garys_stuff]

That seems to be the consensus of opinion! Good spot.

[@Robutube1]

Hi Gary - heretical I know, but I sub to your channel in spite of your builds being predominantly aircraft, so I'm thoroughly enjoying this digression! I love the overall variety on here actually, with my favourite thread being 'Monday Matters'.

[@garys_stuff]

Trying to get some variety going - I've even got a Vintage Classics warship to do at some point - maybe HMS Devonshire will be my first naval diorama!!!

[@garys_stuff]

Oh, and the Gecko Katy and an ICM Laffly truck to do as well...

[@Robutube1]

@@garys_stuff Looking forward to it if it's the Devonshire - I was on her sister ship HMS Norfolk in the Far East.

[@crazylocha2515]

@@Robutube1 as primarily a ship modeller, and lately AFV's have caught my eye (and wallet), I also really appreciate Gary's style. His original theme of "An Ordinary Bloke" is still true and fitting both. If he does that ship build, I might sit there in disbelief for the whole weekend after and just rewatch it in loops 😜. Welcome to the fun and I highly recommend the bonus historical content that makes my coffee ☕ taste 20% better 👍

[@Robutube1]

@@crazylocha2515 Thanks for the reply. I agree with all you say - I too enjoy the variety that Gary's channel offers and his approach to making his videos is both inclusive and polished. For me he strikes the right balance and although I don't generally model aircraft, I'm very happy to spend some time in his company watching as HE does😄. I didn't want to create the impression that I don't enjoy his aircraft builds because I do; it's just that I wanted to comment on how much I'm enjoying the Katy one.

[@lesthiele4921]

Greetings Gary, that looks a fantastic looking kit, the work you have done is absolutely awsome, I am looking forward to the next episode, i will have to get my own kit but I have little hiding space, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Les mate!

[@brettpeacock9116]

I am not 100% sure but if you look at that handbrake it appears to have a main lever and a small hand lever at the top end. The main lever would be the "Footbrake" part and that small hand lever would be a "lock" to act like a handbrake. My father's old Bedford truck had a similar brake on it. (He sold it when I was about 4-5 years old - Longer ago than I like to think about!)

[@randytaylor1258]

Nicely noted. 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Looks like the big levers they used to have in a signalman's box on the railway for setting the points!!!

[@jondoherty3884]

You will have make two versions rear wheel drive and four wheel drive

[@garys_stuff]

Maybe when there is a set of figures available I'll do the hill scene near the end!

[@johnandbernadette]

The 'map case you mention is a fold down seat for an attendant, the upper one being a back rest. And, I think the pads under the upper stretcher are to act as backrests for the seated casualties when the upper stretcher support is hinged down to allow this. I'm not certain about this, I only have experience of more modern military ambulances.

[@garys_stuff]

Excellent information, thanks John!

[@duncanling2127]

Wow another amazing build Gary :)

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Duncan!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Great progress ,Gary. Handy tips on tyre painting and superglue 3rd hand.👍Looks like it's going together well.👍Thanks for showing and best wishes for the rest of the build👍😎Pete 🤓

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Pete!

[@randytaylor1258]

Gary, it's going along just fine. I've never built a van body that had inner and outer panels so we'll see.how everything aligns later, but looks excellent so far. Tamiya makes other panel line colours. too. and I find the brown wash just a little less harsh than the black, though.much of your detail will be in the Dark. All seems to be fitting well. Bravo!

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Randy, I was thinking of some brown wash for the outside, you've convinced me!

[@wickwicker8575]

Looking good Gary. A possible future buy. Very inspirational watching your videos.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks mate!

[@RimsModels]

Hi just subbed to your channel great video the chipping on the interior looks fantastic great tip on the painting of the wheels thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks for the sub, cheers!

[@jodyblackwell9012]

Cool kit but I think it be way better in 1/24 th or 25 th scale

[@garys_stuff]

Indeed it would but then it might be tricky to integrate with other kits. But as a solo kit or diorama then the bigger the better (generally).

[@babaganoush6106]

Is this the same ambo that's in the film 'ice cold in Alex'. One of my fave films.

[@garys_stuff]

Yes it is, and on the decals sheet there are the registration numbers for the one in the film but Airfix doesn't mention this at all. Probably concerned about a bill for licence fees from the rights owners.

[@chrisdoney8578]

Thankyou very much Gary, I've learnt a lot from this vid. I've just finished the chassis and will try the silver underneath paint for the cab floor, also the water wash 1st before black wash on panel lines etc. Lovely kit so far. All the best 👍

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks Chris! It's what this channel is supposed to be about - just sharing tips and tricks I've picked up and that my viewers share as well. Hope you're enjoying your Katy build!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Gary, new to you’re channel, still finding my feet with the kits but thinking of buying this one. Looks very good so far and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to next episode..regards, Chris

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Chris, glad you like it. Hope you find more of interest in the weeks ahead - lots in the schedule!!!

[@mickbishop5868]

hi gary front and rear springs should have swinging shackels and not fitted straight on chassis. all shackels were fitted to the rear of the spring. do enjoy your videos

[@garys_stuff]

Cheers Mick - will be interesting to see what they do on the Gecko kit when it arrives...

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Now anyone know if these had a crash gearbox ie let the revs die a bit and change without a clutch ,cheers mark

[@garys_stuff]

I suspect it would, almost everything did in those days I think...

[@crazylocha2515]

@@garys_stuff reminds me of an old Mack truck, dirty window in the back single stack, twin sticks. Had to wrap one arm through the steering wheel and shift the high/low with that arm, and the 5 speed with other, clutch was nearly useless unless starting from a dead stop. You learned throttle control of the clutch, each gear had a low then after rpms built halfway up gear, shift to high side and let her go until it whined for the next one. May need a calendar for speed comparison, but she'd get there. Didn't matter how much weight you put behind ya, she'd get there. Might get a workout getting there, she'd get ya there. If you missed a gear, pull over as she slowed to a stop and start all over again. You wouldn't do that too many times I'll tell ya LoL.

[@garys_stuff]

@@crazylocha2515 not much horsepower but tons of torque!

[@leafwalker194]

The two pedals are the brake and clutch, smaller pedal which is not on this model is the accelerator.

[@garys_stuff]

Interesting - I'll see if the Gecko kit is like that...

[@leafwalker194]

@@garys_stuff Gecko has so many more parts, at the moment it is in my stash.

[@dryan3295]

Hi Gary, some great tips for this build. I wonder if you think those circles on the cab separator panel are mould marks? I filled them in on this assumption.

[@garys_stuff]

Maybe mate, I can't remember at the moment!!! I'll have a look again.

[@Gordo3958]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen anywhere on KZbin. Excellent. I normally build 1:350 ships but as Ice Cold in Alex has to be one of my favourite films I am absolutely going to get and make this kit. One minor comment, can you perhaps say more about the paint and washes you are using? In particular the washes - I tend to use either Flory washes, Tamiya panel line black or the Tamiya weathering packs. I guess any of these would be OK but your recommendations would be appreciated. Once again thanks for posting.

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks so much Gordon. I'll go over the paints, washes and powders in the next video as that's where I'll be doing most of the weathering. Briefly, Vallejo model wash and either Revell or Humbrol powders, sometimes in water and sometimes dry stippled.

[@julianmhall]

Model construction order. As you say Gary you won't go /wrong/ following the instructions, but you may waste some time waiting for things to dry. I think there are three questions; Is that part / section /dependent/ on anything else? Will I have /access/ - e.g. to paint it - later? Will it /fit/ - e.g. a pilot into a complete fuselage - later? I think you can /probably/ do major sections at the same time - and you probably do - so that their 'sub assemblies' go together.

[@garys_stuff]

Definitely, while the instructions are reliable in the main, there are always bits where you think Ï can get on with this while that is drying/setting..." Especially when you're making a video of it!!!

[@julianmhall]

@@garys_stuff Also there may be times when you think 'Did you actually try this before you wrote the instructions?' :)

[@opsblock]

Enjoyed this tutorial, just got one of these for my Christmas! Love the idea of the "water" wash first to help with the main wash, but what does your main wash consist of, for example I use Tamiya panel liner, or make my own with like and thinners. Would this work on top of the water wash 🤔❓

[@garys_stuff]

My main was Vallejo black wash, dilutes in water and dries less dark than it appears at first so it's OK to go over to get the depth you want.

[@opsblock]

@@garys_stuff Thanks Gary, appreciate it!

[@OldGuyWithaCamera]

Hi Gary, I’m just getting back into the hobby after a 40 year absence, I’m very much enjoying your videos. One question please, when you prime the parts on the spruce, do you scrape off the paint from the surfaces to be glued? I normally use Tamiya extra thin and was under the impression it should be applied to bare plastic.

[@marcblackburn5920]

Tamiya extra thin is powerful stuff and will eat through paint, but if you want a strong bond, it is best to scrape and do plastic on plastic.

[@garys_stuff]

I refer you to the excellent answer from Marc! The only time I tend to sand off primer or pre-painting is to make sure joins fit together properly - tabs fitting into slots for example. Otherwise I've never had any problems.

[@arthurrytis6010]

Thats a lot done . Looking good. Just a morbid thought would they have changed blood stained stretchers ?

[@garys_stuff]

I think it depends on the urgency - trotting back and forth in Alex probably yes. Middle of a raid in Tobruk, certainly not!

[@jpwphotographicstudio3891]

Great stuff Gary have subscribed... Have Airfix included the Ice Cold registration and Katy on bonnet decal? I know the Geko version is specific to the film and tempted to source the Geko version.

[@garys_stuff]

Yes they do - the Ice Cold in Alex Katy's registration and name do appear on the decal sheet but are not referenced anywhere. You can see them in my box opening video for the kit. The Gecko version has two schemes - one for the film and the other for the vehicle the (then) Princess Elizabeth drove during her time in the ATS. This is also in the Airfix kit as scheme D - but again, the connection is not referenced. The Gecko kit comes with a standing figure of HMQ from the time.

[@jpwphotographicstudio3891]

That's good that you get the Ice Cold decals... Mmh sort of hidden away. Now just got to covert two left over figures from a Tamiya Bren carrier to look like John Mills and Sylvia Syms.

[@kiwiruna9077]

Gary, she is coming along in leaps & bounds. Those fixtures on the internal door are a fold down seat, I wonder if it can be made in the down position? (thinking out loud). I may have missed it, but what clear vanish do you use? 👍🇳🇿

[@garys_stuff]

Thanks man! No, the seat can't be placed folded down. I use a Vallejo satin varnish during the build, then a final coat of gloss, satin or matt at the end depending on the look I need. Most of the time I'll brush it on.

[@b4bbf4rrell]

Nice build so far... But wouldn't your "map case and something else" on the cabin dividing door, be a temporary seat in folded position - for a medic tending the wounded...

[@garys_stuff]

Yes David, apparently it is!

[@ianpattison841]

Unfortunately Airfix/Academy have missed out a linkage on the rear suspension spring, without that linkage the leaf spring would not work. Small point and I will build without modification cause it is behind the wheel and under the cabin floor.

[@garys_stuff]

Bit rubbish, that lack of detail...

[@ianpattison841]

Bit unfortunate, but a rivet counter which I am not could fix very easily as the linkage is very short on this vehicle, plus the Gecko model like the Bedford MW truck is so over complicated that I opened the box looked at it and shoved it in the loft. Like Afv Club models such as the Archer SPG any enjoyment, which is the whole point of this hobby, goes straight out the window. I have never seen an Afv Club Archer completed on any club stand at the numerous shows I’ve been to which tells me no one has ever built one. Overall the Airfix kit is wonderful and I have already started a conversion to an early K3 3 ton GD truck😁

[@crazylocha2515]

☕👀 even my non Mystic Mug will get rusty? What ever shall I keep it lubricated with🤔 Curious how your finding working on 35th scale detail work and weathering compared to the 72nd planes you normally work with. (I know you just did the Buccaneer 48th scale in-between as a nice intermediate)

[@garys_stuff]

To be honest not a lot of difference at the moment - the details are finer but then they are at a larger scale so it feels like it all works out. Of course, there is only so much you can do with injection moulded plastic as well. Now, if this were something really complicated, like a Tiger with tracks and all sorts of gubbins hanging around the hull I would probably feel different, but so far so good. The challenge now it doing the tow rope and sand mats that were on the film Katy but which aren't in the kit! And I may have to make a starting handle for the Gecko one...

[@crazylocha2515]

@@garys_stuff we shall see how that bits n bobs holds up ... soonish 😜 (no spoilers). Since you are going to continue to torture me in the ending credits, might I ask for the title "Honorary Clown Car Driver" 😜 at least I won't squirm at the sight of that. Sheesh Now I need another mug lubricant before bed

[@fredericksmith5235]

The floor in a K2 is wooden, sorry

[@garys_stuff]

Never apologise for telling me I've got something wrong! Might be able to get some dull greyish-brown there instead, but the cane's built now. Maybe on the Gecko kit... Cheers Frederick!